Destinie Escobedo poses for a portrait outside her business, Be Nice Have Fun in Highland Park, in Los Angeles, Calif., on Nov. 4, 2024.
San Francisco, Calif.
Orange, Calif.
Erick Solis, right, and Marvin Valencia, left, pose for a portait in Los Angeles, Calif. on Aug. 31, 2025. The two teamed up four years ago to create videos highlighting the rich culture of South Central LA.
Anaheim, Calif.
Efren Jimenez poses for a portrait with his bicycle at Lewis MacAdams Riverfront Park in Los Angeles, Calif., on Dec. 11, 2024.
Rodolfo Miguel Carreños poses for a portrait at an encampment near Third Street in Calexico, Calif., on May 8, 2024.
Shawn Connally stands in front of her home in Occidental, Calif. on Mar. 13, 2023.
Paula Placencia started receiving food from Valley Park Church and now runs the Valley Park food pantry as a volunteer in Los Angeles, Calif. on Aug. 13, 2025.
Multi-hyphenate artist Dregs One poses for a portrait in San Francisco, Calif. on Nov. 11, 2022.
Anaheim, Calif.